Teaching Assistant (TA) Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Teaching Assistant (TA) 2.3 2.3 out of 5 stars West Islip, NY 11795 Come join a team of dedicated educators whose goals are to build lifelong learners, and respectful community members! New teaching assistants are welcome to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Teaching Assistant, under the direction of the Lead Teacher, is a team member who provides support in the classroom engaging and supervising children. The Teaching Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs in a warm and nurturing manner. A Teaching Assistant is expected to utilize developmentally appropriate practices and best practice methods in the classroom. As a member of the SSCC team, the Teaching Assistant is expected to be customer service-oriented and professional at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering, feeding, dressing) Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for infants or toddlers. Maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends Assist with the completion of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Be at least 18 years of age Have a high school degree or equivalent education Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children alone in a classroom Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 30lbs Have dependable transportation Complete all required training according to OCFS regulations

JOB DETAILS

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$16.50 – $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person (West Islip, NY 11795)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$16.50 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off

Schedule:

4 hour shift 8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person